Job hunting

We know they look boring, but you really do need to read your employment agreement.

What makes a well rounded accountant?

Waiting to hear back from a job application? Here are some of the time frames you can expect at different stages.

It’s no myth, employers look at candidates’ social media profiles. Here’s how to give yours a professional touch.

Insider insights from Trade Me's Matt Tolich.

Soft skills are becoming increasingly important, but which ones do NZ employers value most?

A glance behind the scenes at what employers want to see.

What will employers be looking for?

Let’s work out what’s going wrong.

Declining a job offer is nerve-wracking, but if it’s not right, it’s not right.

Some advice from our Head of Engineering.

What skills do you need?

Here are the goods you’ll need to deliver to an employer.

There’s a lot to be said for working as an executive assistant.

What do employers look for?

What skills does a warehouse worker need?

How to ensure your application gets a good reception.

Is there anything more rewarding than helping people return to doing what they love?

Do you have what it takes?

What basic skills do you need for data entry?

Let’s get your job application in shape.

What you need to be able to do.

Here’s an insight into the world of accounting in NZ.

Here’s an insight into the world of an IT professional.

How to get the most out of this relationship.

There’s a lot to gain from working with a recruitment agency.

With these tips, you’ll be a job hunting machine

Writing a great cover letter for your first job can be tough. But these tips will get you on the right track.

Where’s the sweet spot?

Hone your CV with these insights from a top recruiter.

When done well, a video CV can be a great tool for making your job application stand out.

Here are some rules your CV needs to play by.

New Zealand’s hospitality sector has a lot to offer, but you’ll need a great CV to crack this competitive job market.

You don’t have to reinvent the wheel to write a good management CV, but there are a few things to get right.

Here are the skills your marketing CV needs to include.

There are heaps of great retail jobs on offer in NZ, you just need a CV that does the business.

The best accounting CVs have a few things in common.

Looking to write a CV for IT jobs? You’ve come to the right place.

There’s a knack to writing a great construction and roading CV.

Here’s how to get this right.

It’s not as complex as you might think.

Your CV’s education section is important to employers, here's how to nail it.

Using the tips and tricks in this article, you’ll be able to craft a CV so impressive you'll want to hire yourself.

A solid transferable skills-based CV can make it easier to switch careers.

How to get into this booming sector.

A good cover letter intro is like a good espresso – short, sharp and energising. Here’s how to brew one of your own.

Sending the same cover letter in different applications might seem quick and easy, but is it damaging your chances?

Writing a great cover letter for your first job can be tough. But these tips will get you on the right track.

Think of this as your personal elevator pitch.

With the right prep, there’s no need to fear career change interviews.

You don’t have to answer any of these.

Worried about sending a follow up after a job interview? You shouldn’t be, here’s why.

It’s something everyone worries about – what should I wear to a job interview? Here are some answers.

It’s all about getting yourself in the best possible mindset.

'You’re kidding? Another interview?' Don’t worry, we’ll get you set up to enter this second stage with confidence.

Body language is crucial in job interviews. So, it's time to sit up straight, smile and stop fiddling with that pen.

You can even turn redundancy to your advantage in job interviews.

You can't predict everything the job interviewer will ask, but that doesn't mean you have to go in clueless.

Here’s what the interviewer is likely to ask.

You need to show the right mix of hard and soft skills.

This question can seem scary, but there are some easy tactics you can use to answer it well.

There’s no need to fear behavioural interview questions.

Don’t worry, this won’t be a deal breaker for employers.

You should come to your job interview equipped with questions to ask the interviewer. Here are 10 great starters.

Don't be caught napping if your dream job calls for a phone screen interview. Here's how to get prepped.

“So, why did you leave your last position?”

Here’s what you should expect in a receptionist job interview in New Zealand.

Don’t say these things.

Let’s make a plan for talking about your plan.

Let’s talk money.

Here's what a Trade Me Jobs Profile could do for you.